Sandy, Chris, Barry, and Mitt

Bummer!  No debate this week.  Though I couldn’t have watched it, anyway; we still have no power, thanks to Hurricane Sandy — or “Super Storm Sandy,” as they’re now calling it on radio.  Cute.  Come to think of it, how am I going to watch Brad and Carrie hosting the CMA’s tonight?  I suppose we could go over to Rick and Susan’s — but that means dealing with Archie, their humongous, overly affectionate so-called “puppy.”  Hmm . . . just thinking out loud.  Anyway . . . as I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’m really into this whole debate thing.  I can tell you exactly how this week’s version would have played out:   Mitt:  Clever, very clever the way you’ve suckered Governor Christie into heaping praise all over you.  Barry:  I can’t help it if folks in New Jersey like the way I’ve handled things.  Read the

polls:  Eight out of 10 voters think my response to the hurricane was either good or excellent.  Mitt:  Yeah?  Well, when I’m president, there won’t be any hurricanes.  I’ve spent my whole life running businesses, and I know how to prevent this sort of thing. Let’s admit it:  Sandy’s been a drag for everyone, but I have enjoyed watching B-Man wander around the house flipping switches and then getting aggravated when nothing happens.  He also never seems to remember there’s a tree blocking one side of our semi-circle, even though he’s now tried to drive out that way at least 40 times.  I do my best not to laugh.  All right:  This’ll probably be my last Roof Rack Report till after Election Day — so don’t forget to vote!  I sure would, if they’d let me.

Originally I was only going to write The Roof Rack Report while we were on the road (#roofrackreport on Twitter, for those who follow me already on @BeagleManHank), but now I think I’m gonna keep it up at least through the election.  Same deal as before, though:  Food trumps The Roof Rack Report, if there’s only time for one.